Construction Project Engineer (Entry Level) - Baton Rouge

STRUCTURAL; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PECD hands-on development

Internal career flexibility

Continuing education reimbursement

Bonus structure based on performance

Cell-phone reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation – 15 days

Job summary

STRUCTURAL Baton Rouge office (Geismar, LA) seeks a Project Engineer through its PECD program. In-office role developing construction skills in scheduling, estimating, budgeting, safety, quality control, and client relations.

Strong problem solving and teamwork are essential, with opportunities to progress into project management and leadership tracks. The PECD program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on development, and cross-competency growth across multiple disciplines in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required; Preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• GPA of 2.8 or higher is expected.
• Minimum of one relevant internship experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for solving problems.
• Reliable transportation from the office to job-sites.

Skills

Scheduling

Estimating

Budgeting

Safety management

Quality control

Business development

Client relations

Field resource management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering or related field

GPA 2.8+

One relevant internship

Job description

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

About The Role

We make structures stronger and last longer.

Skills

Our Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program is a cornerstone of our growth and development philosophy. With an emphasis on in-field learning and development, our Project Engineers can expect to master critical construction skills, including:

• Scheduling and production rate tracking
• Estimating
• Budget preparation and project cost control
• Safety management
• Quality control
• Business development and client relations
• Field resource management

The goal of our PECD program is to develop our people into company leaders. In order to accomplish that, the PECD program has been structured with a competency based approach along with an emphasis on individual mentorship. Our Project Engineers will build experience across multiple competencies before being promoted into the career path they desire – project management, estimating, construction management and more.

Our ideal Project Engineer candidate loves to solve problems, thrives in a collaborative team-based environment, has a strong time management system, hits deadlines, enjoys communicating with different types of people, organizes themselves well and is safety focused!

About The Team

Our STRUCTURAL Baton Rouge office is located in Geismar, LA and is primarily an in-office position. This team focuses on technical civil-related projects, often critical to the stability and sustainability of built structures within industrial and power generation spaces.

For more information on STRUCTURAL Baton Rouge, please refer to the team’s website page and social media: Baton Rouge - Structural

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field of study
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher
• A minimum of one relevant internship experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional documentation and organizational skills
• Aptitude for solving problems
• Reliable transportation from the office to job-sites

Benefits

• PECD Program providing hands on development.
• Internal career flexibility.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Bonus structure dependent on performance.
• Cell-phone reimbursement
• 401(k) with a 3% company match, eligible upon hire.
• 15 Days of Vacation available upon hire.
• Wellness benefits; medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, FSA, etc.

STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.